Indiana legal term
Sale to a minor in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Sale to a minor” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “Sale to a minor” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Sale to a minor" means delivery or financing the delivery of a drug to a person less than eighteen (18) years of age and at least three (3) years junior to the person making the delivery or financing. (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-37)
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